Option 1: Download & Save

Option 2: Upgrade Your MFD using Wi-Fi and the Internet

If you are currently running LightHouse R15 on your MFD, it can download and update itself to LightHouse R17. Connect your MFD’s wireless networking to a Wi-Fi access point or hotspot, then tell it to check online for updates. Your MFD can retrieve the latest updates from Raymarine and install them automatically.

Theyr Weather

Subscription to Theyr Weather enables you to download weather forecasts data directly to your MFD when you're connected to the internet. Once out on the water you can retrieve and play forecast data from files stored on microSD or internal memory.

Other Notable Fixes / Improvements

Automatic Chart Selection

Upon opening chart app instance the app will automatically check for cards in the card reader and open the appropriate chart. If multiple chart cards are installed, the app will open by priority of Lighthouse, then Navionics or CMAP.

Reaching the 10,000 point individual track limit, a pop‐up and beep notification will inform the user the track limit has been reached. The track will be saved and new track will start without any interaction. Pop-up will auto dismiss after 5 seconds.

Reaching the individual track limit on Track 16 requires the user to delete a track or Track 16 will begin to eat its tail.

Enhanced Waypoint Lat/Lon entry via Rotary/OK input method

Quick Waypoint by Lat/Lon entry is needed when wanting to respond to a distressed vessel. The interaction of the Rotary and OK button has been improved when touch entry is not possible do to rough sea state.

Improvement to notification and selection of Master/Repeater

New Master Display lost notification and selection dialogue. Reduces inadvertent changes to the Master when displays power on out of sync or a momentary loss of Master display.

New Data Master Display Lost show “Waiting…” with Options button. Dismissed if Data Master recovers. Often the case on power up or intermittent loss.

LightHouse II Tips and Tricks

Learn how to customize your multifunction displays with LightHouse II in our tips and tricks videos. Plus, explore the additional features that are available for your wider electronics network such as your radar and autopilot.

LightHouse II Documents

LightHouse™II v17 Software Update

What's New in R17?

The new Lighthouse II Release 17 software update will deliver the following feature enhancements:

Theyr Weather

Subscription to Theyr Weather enables you to download weather forecasts data directly to your MFD when you're connected to the internet. Once out on the water you can retrieve and play forecast data from files stored on microSD or internal memory.

Other Notable Fixes / Improvements

Automatic Chart Selection

Upon opening chart app instance the app will automatically check for cards in the card reader and open the appropriate chart. If multiple chart cards are installed, the app will open by priority of Lighthouse, then Navionics or CMAP.

Reaching the 10,000 point individual track limit, a pop‐up and beep notification will inform the user the track limit has been reached. The track will be saved and new track will start without any interaction. Pop-up will auto dismiss after 5 seconds.

Reaching the individual track limit on Track 16 requires the user to delete a track or Track 16 will begin to eat its tail.

Enhanced Waypoint Lat/Lon entry via Rotary/OK input method

Quick Waypoint by Lat/Lon entry is needed when wanting to respond to a distressed vessel. The interaction of the Rotary and OK button has been improved when touch entry is not possible do to rough sea state.

Improvement to notification and selection of Master/Repeater

New Master Display lost notification and selection dialogue. Reduces inadvertent changes to the Master when displays power on out of sync or a momentary loss of Master display.

New Data Master Display Lost show “Waiting…” with Options button. Dismissed if Data Master recovers. Often the case on power up or intermittent loss.

LightHouse II Tips and Tricks

Learn how to customize your multifunction displays with LightHouse II in our tips and tricks videos. Plus, explore the additional features that are available for your wider electronics network such as your radar and autopilot.